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  1. Kurt Johnson
    This is sure to be a treat for us, between your modeling talents and Chuck’s great kit. Like sitting down with a great novel. Can’t wait! Kurt
  2. Kurt Johnson
    Mike, My point, macro lenses tend to be cruel. You’ve shown them who’s boss. Kurt
  3. Kurt Johnson
    Mike, I don’t know if this has come up before, but what are you taking your pictures with (a camera duh....) but they are the sharpest, clearest pictures ever! Usually the pictures exaggerate a model’s faults, but darn there aren’t any, anywhere. I’m beginning to like you less and less. Seriously you set a very high standard. Kurt
  4. Kurt Johnson
    I thought it might be a flue of sorts to add to updraft.
  5. Kurt Johnson
    Steve, Thanks. Kurt
  6. Kurt Johnson
    What is the purpose of the flairing at the base of the funnel? Many pictures show it, but not all. I thought it was a flue of some sorts to create an updraft. Kurt
  7. Kurt Johnson
    Steve Thanks, I actually was doubtful I would get a response to my question. That is just what I've been looking for. Now I can say it was a practice during the time frame so it is a reasonable possibility for my boat. Question though, the smaller U shaped planking, is that on the roof of the wheel house or in it? Does those plans show the base of the stack, where it enters the superstructure? Thanks again, Kurt
  8. Kurt Johnson
    I am building a model steam tugboat from around the 1890’s -1900 period based on the Model Shipways “Taurus” which is a composite of several tugs. I am wondering if the decking in general practice would be nibbled at waterway, or would be curved following the waterway like a yatch might. I have looked at MANY photos, but almost none of the views show the deck. Later time period pics I have found show a metal deck or painted deck. I have found one image of a tug being restored and the decking was curved short planks but had been painted over. Anybody have any idea what might have been the most likely practice at that time? I don’t want to paint the deck. I already know I can’t get a definitive answer, but I would like to hear some thoughts. Thanks. Kurt
  9. Kurt Johnson
    Thanks Mark, that looks like a very helpful resource. Kurt
  10. Kurt Johnson
    I was able to get a used copy of Model Engineering from Amazon for $10, so I’ll give that a try. Kurt
  11. Kurt Johnson
    Looking through many of these fine builds reminds me that metal working in my weakest area. I kind of feel very comfortable working with wood, it's a material I think I understand reasonably well. Metal not so much. Does anyone know of any good metal work resources? I did manage to obtain a copy of a 1963 Unimat manual from Ozark tool manuals which is pretty good. Anyone have any suggestions. Kurt
  12. Kurt Johnson
    Art, a really wonderful work of art. Some people can model every little detail to a every high degree, but it still lacks something and remains stiff and cold. That is definitely not the case, here. I hope you have a special place waiting for her. Can't imagine how great the next one will be. Kurt
  13. Kurt Johnson
    All of his work is much nicer than the pictures.
  14. Kurt Johnson
    Very nice! Kurt
  15. Kurt Johnson
    This is so cool!! I love tugs, don’t know how I missed this until today. That engine is amazing. I can’t wait to see her progress. 👍👍 Kurt
  16. Kurt Johnson
    Glad to hear it. It sucks though. Hope the rest of the hurricane season leaves us all alone. I still have people near me not recovered from Sandy fully, and that's 5 years ago. There are at least 4 homes nearby that are finally getting jacked up on higher foundations now. Kurt
  17. Kurt Johnson
    Thanks all! So far I am very happy with it. Kurt
  18. Kurt Johnson
    I got a chance to use the sander and it was a real pleasure. Much, much quieter than I expected. Right on the money with accuracy!
  19. Kurt Johnson
    I know this sounds dumb, because it is, but when you say flip the piece over, do you mean turn it around 180 degrees and feed the other end into the machine trimming just one surface? Or flip the surfaces over bottom side up and trim from both surfaces? Kurt
  20. Kurt Johnson
    As an aside, I wonder how Jim made out during the storm?
  21. Kurt Johnson
    Join in. It always amazes me how some threads seem interesting and die with one response and others seem to take off. I know it's just a matter of doing it and getting the feel of the process, but I won't have the opportunity for a couple of days. I was wondering if anyone had any pearls to share in the meantime. I read the 2 x 4 trick a while back. I guess it doesn't matter going with or against the grain unless you want the last pass with the grain? Enquiring minds want to know. Kurt
  22. Kurt Johnson
    I finally have a Byrnes thickness sander, but I haven't had a chance to play with it yet. With woods such as basswood and boxwood (I know quite different) what would be the average reasonable amount to take off per swipe to get to your finished dimension? 1/64, 1/32, 1/16,?? Kurt
  23. Kurt Johnson
    Nils, I love the look of the Chebec, they're like a fencing foil compared to a cutlass. Beautiful but lethal! Best of luck with her. Kurt
  24. Kurt Johnson
    Johann, I have a silly question. The diary that appears from time to time with all it's amazing detail in it. Is it a record of your work that's done or do you plan how you are going approach the next step in it? I find myself rebuilding my days work in my head as I am going to sleep and plan my attack for the next step. Maybe I should write everything out if it will help me get results like yours. Anyway it looks like it would be amazing reading on a rainy day! Kurt
  25. Kurt Johnson
    I would like to see more merchant sail, some early steamers and steam tugboats. Kurt

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